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take a shower

VERB
lave
Synonyms
STRONG
bath bathe bubble cleanse dip douse drench float hose imbue immerse lap launder moisten rinse scour scrub shampoo shine shower slosh soak soap sponge starch swab wet wipe
WEAK
brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath tub wash up
Antonyms
STRONG
dehydrate dirty dry ignore
VERB
wash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
douse drench float hose moisten rinse scrub shower soak wash up wet wipe
STRONG
bath bubble cleanse dip imbue immerse lap launder lave scour shampoo shine slosh soap sponge starch swab tub
WEAK
brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dehydrate dry
STRONG
dirty ignore

Example Sentences

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Power outages also cut off heat and water supplies and Yana says those still connected to the grid have offered strangers the chance to wash or take a shower.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Guerrero-Cruz was moved to Adelanto late Friday night and given clothes and was able to take a shower Saturday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

"On top I've got an eight-gallon water tank. I fill it up, pump it with an air compressor, and I can take a shower out in the wild. At least I have somewhere to live."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

Then I’d make a cup of coffee and take a shower.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

Mr. Koenig, his gym teacher, made him leave class early and take a shower.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell